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| Your shortlist | Dead Theologians SocietyDead Theologians Society Program Catholic youth ministry program introducing teenagers to the heroic lives of the Saints through regular prayer and study. | Life TeenLife Teen Kickstart A youth ministry program for parishes with fewer than 25 high school teens and small volunteer teams. It provides eight Life Nights per semester, detailed setup instructions, coaching tips, and monthly cohort calls. |
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| Publisher | Dead Theologians Society | Life Teen |
| Category | Youth ministry | Youth ministry |
| Ages | Teens (grades 7-12) | High school, parishes <25 teens |
| Format | print manual + devotional gear | print + digital |
| Sessions | Bi-weekly meetings throughout academic year | 8 Life Nights per semester |
| Price (as published) | Initiation Fee $500, Yearly Dues $250/yr | $600/yr |
| Spanish edition | no | partial (parent conversation starters in Spanish) |
| Leader guide | Chapter Director manual includes meeting ritual, saint teachings, and adoration rubrics. | Built for 3 volunteers and no full-time staff: 'quick setups, detailed instructions, and coaching tips,' monthly live cohort calls, onboarding portal. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-13 |
| Source | View source | View source |
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